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1950: Older Man Wading in Ocean Waves

1950: Older Man Wading in Ocean Waves

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  • Year1950
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationFlorida, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Older Man Wading in Ocean Waves — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1950 captures an older man in a swimsuit wading into the ocean, braving powerful waves under a bright blue sky. The footage showcases a classic Florida vacation scene with the man navigating the surf near the horizon, embodying courage and leisure. This authentic archival film offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century American beach culture, with natural sunlight, white foam, and the endless ocean creating a timeless moment of exploration and freedom. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro lifestyle content, and nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
5s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68188317

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1566 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Reel-level year note
1950
Reel-level location note
florida
Date
1950 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
Florida, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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